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The annual Alki Beach Pride showcases the diversity of West Seattle with a weekend of fun events right on the beach.
The annual Alki Beach Pride showcases the diversity of West Seattle with a weekend of fun events right on the beach.
- The beach event is just a 15 minute ride from the best hotels in Downtown Seattle. Stay at the Inn on the Market, rated “Superb” by guests offering stunning views of the bay and excellent in-room amenities.
Beach Pride
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically mid August.
- Alki Beach Pride offers plenty of sandy waterfronts to pitch a canopy or beach umbrella.
- There are fire pits, contests and prizes, and partnerships with bars and restaurants all along Alki Avenue and into White Center.
- The Event takes place at 2701 Alki Beach Park, from noon until 8 pm.
- Check out the top hotels closest to the beach.
Signature Events
- Wellness zone featuring saunas, cold plunges, fitness classes, massages.
- Non-alcoholic Bevy Garden at the bathhouse.
- Performances like a Marching Band, a Beach “Kiki Ball”, Fashion Show, DJ Stage, and outdoor movie at dusk (movie screening from “Bottoms” to “Rocky Horror Picture Show”)
- An official after-party at Mission Cantina until midnight.
Alki Beach
- Alki Beach is the site of the landing of the first white settlers in Seattle on a cold, stormy day in November of 1851.
- The view of downtown Seattle is spectacular and the beach is a nice and sandy.
- There are lots of great restaurants in the area.
- The beach is about 30 minutes from downtown Seattle.
- Alki Beach celebrates its 12th anniversary in 2026.
Popular Spots in Alki
- Harry’s Beach House – A surf and Turf chic restaurant with a great cocktail bar.
- Marination Ma Kai. – Food truck’s brick-&-mortar space for Hawaiian-Korean fusion fare, breakfast, bar & dockside patio.
- The Admiral Pub – TV-filled sports bar with pool tables & video games featuring classic grub, cocktails & happy hour. (Just south of Alki)
- Arthur’s – Cheerful, neighborhood fixture offering classic cafe dishes with an Australian bent & cocktails. (Just south of Alki)
Getting to the Park
- Catch the Water Taxi/West Seattle Route from Pier 52 to Seacrest Park and From Seacrest Park to Alki Beach.
Recommended Hotels in Seattle
The following Seattle Hotels are located in downtown Seattle, close to the gay bars and city’s attractions and just a 15 to 30 minute drive, (depending on Traffic) to the Alki Beach Pride event:
Oakwood, Pan Pacific, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel.
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Sonesta Alexis, is our editors choice
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Alki Beach Pride, Seattle Website
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